Volunteer for the 2023 Race for Campus Safety
Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the 2023 Lauren McCluskey Race for Campus Safety! The Lauren McCluskey Foundation and I sincerely appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you. Names and descriptions of the different volunteer positions will follow.
Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about volunteering:
A: Yes, all volunteers must be at least 14 years old. We do recommend and encourage children ages 14-17 to be accompanied by an adult chaperone, parent, or guardian.
Q: Can I volunteer alongside my friend?
A: We encourage you to invite your friends to join in on the fun and suggest signing up for the same volunteer job to ensure you receive the same placement. All volunteers MUST register online; please do not bring a friend along to the shift without going thru the official registration process. This allows us to ensure their spot!
Q: Where can I find the details of my volunteer duties?
A: When you register, you will receive a volunteer confirmation email for the position. You will also receive a Volunteer Assignment Email before the race that will include all logistical specifics (parking, description of the position, etc.).
Q: What do I need to bring with me for my volunteer shift?
A: Volunteers will be checked in electronically. Having the QR code available via cell phone or printed is helpful. QR codes can be found in the original confirmation email received after registering or in the assignment emails sent before the event weekend. We also ask that you please limit personal belongings – no large backpacks, bags, or purses will be allowed.
Q: Do volunteers receive a free or discounted race registration?
A: Unfortunately we do not offer free or discounted race entry in exchange for volunteer time.
Q: Will meals be provided for the volunteers?
A: Please make sure to eat a hearty meal before your shift; meals will not be provided.
Q: How should I dress for my volunteer assignment?
A: Volunteers will be asked to wear a volunteer t-shirt received upon check-in as the outer layer.
VOLUNTEERS should typically anticipate being outdoors and will receive a t-shirt to wear during their shift. We encourage you to dress comfortably and wear supportive shoes since most roles are standing positions.
RACE DAY VOLUNTEERS will be outdoors and should be dressed for anticipated weather conditions. Please check the weather forecast and wear the necessary clothing to stay comfortable for an extended period of time outside.
Q: What if I cannot volunteer for the entire timeframe?
A: We need Volunteers to commit to the entire shift - please ensure you are available from the start to finish of desired positions (typically 4-6 hours)! We aren't able to make replacements throughout the day to deliver full support to our participants.
A course map to help orient you regarding where to meet for your duties and locations on the course is included below. For reference, the Start/Finish area where many of the volunteers will first check-in is point "A" on the map: the Veterinary School parking lot on the WSU campus. The best address for driving directions is 1935 Ott Rd, Pullman, WA 99163.
An interactive Google Map with all the course waypoints is located here. This should be helpful to navigate to any points on the course if you won't be working in the Start/Finish area.
If you have questions on any of the duties, please get in touch with Laurie Quiring at (208) 596-8420, laurie.quiring@laurenmccluskey.org. You can also contact me at the number and email below.
Tim Fromm
Race Director
(720) 799-7297
tfromm@laurenmccluskey.org